New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Michael Howard Handwerker
Antioch alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2027217
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Michael Howard Handwerker carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Antioch
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Michael Howard Handwerker is registered as bar number 2027217 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. Educational background: ANTIOCH (73 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Michael compares to fellow Antioch alumni
Among the 73 Antioch graduates in the New York register, Michael Howard Handwerker is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Antioch alumni
Years since admission - 73 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 56% higher than 44% of 73 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Antioch's active-bar rate
Of Antioch's 73 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Antioch alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2027217
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (212) 679-1330
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Howard Handwerker's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Michael Howard Handwerker carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Handwerker licensed?
Michael Handwerker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Howard Handwerker admitted to the bar?
Michael Howard Handwerker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Michael Howard Handwerker go to law school?
Michael Howard Handwerker attended ANTIOCH.
What company does Michael Howard Handwerker work for?
Michael Howard Handwerker is associated with Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Howard Handwerker in good standing?
No, Michael Howard Handwerker carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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